Police are investigating a officer involved shooting that sent two people to the hospital Monday evening. Crime scene tape surrounded Earl's Hideaway Lounge early Tuesday morning as Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Indian River County Sheriff's Office investigated. Around 10:30 PM Monday, investigators say Sebastian Police received a tip that a wanted suspect was at the bar. When officers approached, they say the suspect pulled a gun and gunfire was exchanged. The suspect and officer were shot and were taken to the hospital. They're expected to recover. Police are not releasing the names of the officers involved or the suspect.

SEBASTIAN, Fla —

Police are investigating a officer involved shooting that sent two people to the hospital Monday evening.

Crime scene tape surrounded Earl's Hideaway Lounge early Tuesday morning as Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Indian River County Sheriff's Office investigated.

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Around 10:30 PM Monday, investigators say Sebastian Police received a tip that a wanted suspect was at the bar. When officers approached, they say the suspect pulled a gun and gunfire was exchanged. The suspect and officer were shot and were taken to the hospital. They're expected to recover.

Police are not releasing the names of the officers involved or the suspect.